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Protest action ongoing in front of Town Clerk’s house

Protestors have taken their grudge in front of the house of Town Clerk Carol Sooba this evening, Monday August 5. When contacted by iNews,...

Elderly man dies after severe beating

The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of watchman Frederick Minty, 78 years, of Cumberland, East Canje, Berbice, who succumbed on August...

Watchman found dead at mining camp

The police are investigating the murder of watchman Darndey King, 64 years, of Ann’s Grove, ECD, whose body was found in a mining camp...

Relatives protest for release of four police officers on remand

Relatives of the four policemen who were remanded to prison on Friday, August 2 are currently protesting in front of the Georgetown Magistrate's Court. The...

Update: Taxi driver slams into truck, dies on the spot

According to the police, the dead taxi driver has been identified as 42 - year - old Sooklall Roopnarine of Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara. Police...

Airport taxi driver dies in accident

Information reaching iNews has stated that a taxi driver died in an accident this morning, Monday August 5. The accident occurred at Soesdyke, East Bank...

Murder, suicide rocks Mahaica

A man hammered his wife to death and then killed himself early this morning, Saturday August 3, in their Jonestown Mahaica, East Coast Demerara...

Duo accused of Lusignan massacre found Not Guilty

The two men accused of executing the Lusignan massacre have been found not guilty. The jury returned with the verdict on Friday night, August...

No ‘fresh elections’ discussed at PPP’s congress

By Radha Motielall Despite the many speculations about fresh elections, not a word of such was mentioned as the PPP congress opened this afternoon. Many...

Natural Resources Ministry warns of illegal toll charge in Linden

According to a press release, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment has received numerous complaints from the Guyana Gold & Diamond Miners...

Recent Articles

Guyanese, Brazilians rescued by Joint Services after being ‘abducted’

See full statement from Guyana Police Force: Police are investigating an alleged robbery under arms and abduction committed on four Guyanese and six Brazilians, allegedly...

Kaneville teen stabbed to death by 15-Y-O

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  Police are investigating a report of an alleged murder committed on Dowance Demonick, an 18-year-old from Lot...

Guyanese among 30 passengers rescued after boat sinks in Corentyne River

A vessel transporting some 30 passengers, including Guyanese, as well as cargo last evening sank in the Corentyne River. Waterkant.Net – a media house in...

GCCI concerned about non-compliance to regulations by retailers & supermarkets

See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry: The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has grown increasingly concerned by the...

Man arrested for killing suspect in Port Mourant Market robbery

As police continue to investigate the botched robbery of a Port Mourant Market jeweler and the alleged unlawful killing of one of the suspects,...

Mahaicony Cottage Hospital achieves milestone with 1st successful thyroidectomy

  The Mahaicony Cottage Hospital recently achieved a significant milestone by adding thyroidectomy to its list of surgical services, successfully performing its first major thyroidectomy...

AFC leaders still calling for removal of names from NRR despite court ruling

      Leaders of the Alliance for Change (AFC) on Friday called for the scrapping of the existing National Registrar of Registrants (NRR) used by the...

“Apologies for what?” – AFC’S Nigel Hughes on attempts to derail 2020 elections

          In a bold statement at the Alliance for Change (AFC) weekly press conference on Friday, party leader Nigel Hughes declared that the AFC stands...

6-year-old dies after swallowing thumbtack at school

A six-year-old boy lost his life at a private school on Tuesday, after reportedly choking on a thumbtack. Dead is Mekhi Rodrigues. The incident occurred as...

Massy Guyana customers stand to win SUV as company unwraps Christmas jackpot

Massy Stores Guyana has announced the launch of its Christmas Jackpot Promotion, offering customers the chance to win a brand-new 2024 Nissan Qashqai Sense...